From GraceE - in August

Because of all the stuff going on with the post office - I am going to ask everyone to put a very legible address on envelopes for the Sept thru Dec exchanges. GraceE's Aug envelope is a perfect example of how the name can be very creative - and the address is very clear. I know that the PO is not interested in the name - they really only look at the address. So -- put all your creativity into the names.

I am also recommending you keep the space below the address clear. 

At least a half-inch -- for the bar code.

I made a vow that I would not go back and redo any of the posts that are scheduled - but, I will replace a few of them -- or I will go in and remind everyone to back off on the challenging penmanship and any kind of design that makes the address hard to read.

This will be a good opportunity to work on our beautiful block lettering.

If this request is rubbing you the wrong way, feel free to ignore me.

It's not like I can control what you do.

But, I am asking politely -- that we give the PO a break --

and maybe by January of 2021 -- things will have simmered down.

Remember, I am sitting here in the aftermath of a the derecho - the hideous storm that is as intense as a tornado and as wide as a hurricane. My personal situation is resolved, but I have neighbors who still have entire trees laying across their driveways and there are neighboring communities that have been devastated. 

So-- let's be kind to the PO for the last 4 months of this bizarre year.

I will be posting some fun tips on how to combine wildly creative names with clear addresses.

Don't worry about your August envelopes.

If you already had a wild and crazy idea -- go ahead.

I will not complain or post your envelope and scold you.

If you think this is a bad idea - let me know.

I'm always up for a spirited debate.